
Ep 164 - How Long Does it Take to Become an Intuitive Eater?
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<p>On today’s episode we are talking about how long it takes to become an Intuitive Eater. </p> <p>We get this question a lot which makes sense because of course we want to know specific timelines. We want to know how long things are going to take and when we can expect to achieve the goal of x. In this case - the goal is Intuitive Eating. </p> <p>Coming off of dieting and learning how to be an Intuitive Eater is amazing. To not feel restricted and confined to a diet plan is so freeing. That being said, coming off a diet and into Intuitive Eating can be scary because at first you may feel out of control with food, which is extremely normal. </p> <p>There will be a swing of restriction of food as a dieter to possible “overload” with food as a new Intuitive Eater. This process must happen in our opinion because there is no such thing as being a strict dieter and then finding peace and harmony with food the second you choose to learn about Intuitive Eating. It’s going to feel messy and out of control at times, and that’s okay! </p> <p>Going through “the swing” may get wearing sometimes. You may feel like you’ve made some really great progress with Intuitive Eating and have never felt so free but there may also be days where you feel hesitant and question yourself because food may not seem as easy at times- it may feel overwhelming and there could be thoughts of wanting to throw your hands in the air and go back on a diet. </p> <p>Of course that’s not what you truly want but when you have moments/ days with Intuitive Eating that don’t feel good, you may go into “fix it” mode - trying to find a way to control the situation. </p> <p>This may cause you to wonder - HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO TRULY BECOME AN INTUITIVE EATER!? </p> <p>We get the frustration and the curiosity. As humans we want answers, and we want them NOW. </p> <p>So how long does it take to become an Intuitive Eater? </p> <p>Here’s the thing:</p> <ul><li>There is no timeline with Intuitive Eating: This may not be the answer you w